Jeddah Summer Festival: 750,000 visitors and potential tourism investors
August 24, 2014
Jeddah’s summer festival attracted more than 750,000 guests to this Saudi Arabian city this year, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Jeddah’s summer festival attracted more than 750,000 guests to this Saudi Arabian city this year, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The festivals, which had been organized by the Jeddah Municipality, the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) and the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), played a vital role in reviving tourism in the area.
Investors are eying Jeddah’s downtown historical area thanks to the high turnout of visitors during Ramadan and the summer season.
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